Laparoscopic skills training using inexpensive box trainers: which exercises to choose when constructing a validated training course

Please cite this paper as: Jansen F, Hiemstra E. Laparoscopic skills training using inexpensive box trainers: which exercises to choose when constructing a validated training course. BJOG 2012;119:263–265.

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